Thread: Help finding a honemeister in Minnesota

Hi,

I recently received my great-grandfather's straight razor and wanted to learn to shave with it. However, it seems a bit dull (I tried the hanging hair test, and my thumb nail), not that I'm an expert. So, I am in need of someone to sharpen it for me ( I don't want to have to shell out 80$ for a hone, and the time to learn myself right now). Does anyone know where I could get it honed in the Minneapolis or surrounding area? Also, I would prefer not to have to mail it anywhere, because I figure it will cost more.

Thanks,
Zac

You can send it to one of these guys around here for about $3. $20 for the work and $3 return trip.

Hello,

I live in St. Paul Minnesota and would be willing to give you a hand with that razor. You can email me, address below, or send me a PM and I will give you my phone number.

Talk with you later,

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Hello,

I live in St. Paul Minnesota and would be willing to give you a hand with that razor. You can email me, address below, or send me a PM and I will give you my phone number.

Talk with you later,

Hi Randy

I'm a danish straight razor newbee who without a doubt could use a few tricks and advices on how to maintain my razor. And it just so happens that I'l be visiting Minneapolis the first week of September (attending a conference there).

Would it be possible for me to impose on you during my stay and maybe receive a little tutoring on maintaining my razor? It would be a great help to me, as Denmark is almost devoid of straight razor afficionados and I have so far been unsuccesful in finding any local honemeisters. I will be in town from the 28th of August until the 8th of September.

Also, I was hoping to purchase some straight razor accessories like strops, latherbowls etc. as these is also quite scarce here. Would you know any shops in Minneapolis/St.Paul that might be relevant for me to visit in this regard?

With kind regards
Johnny Nielsen

My first (and so far only) straight razor: Dovo Solingen Razor - 5/8" Half Round carbon steel - imitation mother of pearl handle

Originally Posted by Nyanga

I'm a danish straight razor newbee who without a doubt could use a few tricks and advices on how to maintain my razor. And it just so happens that I'l be visiting Minneapolis the first week of September.

Would it be possible for me to impose on you during my stay and maybe receive a little tutoring on maintaining my razor?

Randy's a straight razor "destination" now.

I can see the new Minnesooota license plates now - "Land of 1000 lakes and Randy the honemeister"

Originally Posted by Pyment

Randy's a straight razor "destination" now.

I can see the new Minnesooota license plates now - "Land of 1000 lakes and Randy the honemeister"

hmm, I'm a little unsure as to what you mean by your post.. care to elaborate?